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Sumitverma

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#9186 27-Aug-2006 21:35
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Hey!! Finally i bought a jasjar. When i skimmed through it, i found there is an option to swap between GSM and WCDMA. I was wondering that can i use it for the telecom network aswell after changing the settings?

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  #44803 27-Aug-2006 21:41
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Vodafone provides the networks GSM 900/1800Mhz, and WCDMA 2100Ghz (also the 3G standard as used by Vodafone)....

Whereas Telecom uses CDMA EV-DO, which is different to WCDMA....

Thus, your Jasjar can switch between the vodafone networks, but not "to" Telecom's.



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  #44804 27-Aug-2006 21:45
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LOL

Valid question I guess in a way

ROFL

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#44805 27-Aug-2006 21:48
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Oh now i got it. Thanks a lot for that. So to use 3G feature should i choose WCDMA settting because it says that 3G feature is unable. he he i thought i would be able to use telecom from jasjar.



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  #44807 27-Aug-2006 21:50
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Just to clarify things a little, and build on jesseycys's answer (both for the OP and other interested parties),

The jasjar is a GSM/WCDMA device, and will only operate on GSM/WCDMA networks.
Vodafone operate these network types in New Zealand.

Telecom operates a CDMA1X/EVDO network, and GSM/WCDMA devices simply cannot be used, they are incompatible.

There are currently no devices on the market that will switch between Telecom and Vodafone, though there are some in existence, they need to be tested, approved and connected by Telecom to work (TNZ have had one in testing, but nothing has come to market yet).







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  #44808 27-Aug-2006 21:57
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Leave the device to use both networks or if you move out of 3G coverage it will not switch back to 2G

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#44809 27-Aug-2006 21:57
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Hey!! but like in India we have WCDMA mobiles using the CDMA services. Well its quite possible that am mistaken but still i am pretty sure that box of mobile says WCDMA phone.

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#44810 27-Aug-2006 22:00
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WCDMA is not the same as CDMA. WCDMA is also known as UMTS and it's an evolution path for GSM operators. CDMA (1xRTT and 1xEV-DO) is a different type of networks.

Believe me, the Jasjar will not work on CDMA networks.






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#44811 27-Aug-2006 22:00
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No you don't

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#44812 27-Aug-2006 22:01
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johnr: Leave the device to use both networks or if you move out of 3G coverage it will not switch back to 2G


But i wonder because i am using this mobile from last 6 days but couldnt connect to 3G a single time.

I never used 3G as such because i use WIFI but it says U instead of G!!

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#44813 27-Aug-2006 22:02
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Sumitverma: Hey!! but like in India we have WCDMA mobiles using the CDMA services. Well its quite possible that am mistaken but still i am pretty sure that box of mobile says WCDMA phone.

I very much doubt that.... CDMA and WCDMA are in now way compatible and everyone seem to be confusing them lately....

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#44814 27-Aug-2006 22:03
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Sumitverma: I never used 3G as such because i use WIFI but it says U instead of G!!


U means 3G (UMTS). G means GPRS (2.5G).

U is better than G.






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  #44815 27-Aug-2006 22:04
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Maybe you don't live in a 3G (WCDMA) coverage area and the jasjar will display U

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#44816 27-Aug-2006 22:09
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freitasm:
Sumitverma: I never used 3G as such because i use WIFI but it says U instead of G!!


U means 3G (UMTS). G means GPRS (2.5G).

U is better than G.




Lolz I think i should do some home work and read the manual. I thought U means unavailable. Thanks a lot now i am satisfied.

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  #44817 27-Aug-2006 22:16
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johnr: Maybe you don't live in a 3G (WCDMA) coverage area and the jasjar will display U


So does U really means Unavailable??

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  #44818 27-Aug-2006 22:18
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No not at all

U=UMTS (WCDMA) 3G
G=GPRS 2.5G packet switched

When the handset displays U you will be able to make video calls to other users in the 3G coverage area with 3G handsets

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